The Problem With Proving God – Pushing the Limits of Our Understanding
(Artist: Rija Ahsan) Sabahat Ali, USA The Divine Game of Hide & Seek For all our curiosity, we human beings can be awfully good at looking for things in all the wrong places. Phones in the fridge. Keys in the oven. That kind of thing. But the greatest mistakes we make are in the pursuit […]
Islamic Perspective on Addressing Bullying by Christians?
(disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only and not intended to disrespect. I am here to share my story to encourage others who may be experiencing the same way) This is the reason why I am converting to Islam. I am sharing my story of the severe abuse I experienced at a Christian church, specifically […]
Al-Tafsīr Al-Kabīr: The Grand Exegesis – Keywords in Sūrah al-Ikhlāṣ
The Review of Religions is delighted to present the complete English translation of the commentary of Sūrah al-Ikhlāṣ – Chapter 112 of the Holy Qur’an – by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (ra) translated into English for the first time. Sūrah al-Ikhlāṣ, one of the shortest chapters in the Qur’an, discusses the unity of God, […]
What is the difference between Protestant Missionaryism and Islamic dawah?
In a Nutshell: Both Protestant missionary work and Islamic dawah aim to spread their respective faiths. However, they differ in their theological motivations, employed methods and historical contexts. Dawah emphasizes inviting others to Islam through education, personal conviction and respectful dialogue. In contrast, Protestant missionary work can involve a stronger emphasis on conversion and a […]
From the Archives: Are All Religions From God?
Note: this was originally translated into English for print in 1903 and the terms used reflect the standard usage of the time. The following letter was written by the Promised Messiah (as), the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, in answer to an old Hindu friend who wrote to him that all religions were from […]
How does the Quran describe judgement day?
In a Nutshell: The Quran offers a vivid description of Judgement Day (Yaum al-Qiyamah), a day of reckoning where all humanity will be resurrected to be judged by Allah (SWT) for their deeds in this worldly life. The emphasis lies on the importance of faith, good actions and individual accountability. Table of Contents Introduction Background […]
Friday Sermon Summary 21st February 2025: ‘The Promised Reformer & His Role in Establishing World Peace’
After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that yesterday, 20th February, is known in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as the day commemorating the prophecy of Musleh Mau’ud, the Promised Reformer. Significance of 20th February His Holiness (aba) said that this prophecy made by the Promised Messiah (as) […]
How did Islam enter Africa?
In a Nutshell: Islam arrived in Africa during the 7th century CE, early in the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). Seeking refuge from persecution in Mecca, some of the earliest followers of Islam fled to the Kingdom of Aksum (present-day Ethiopia) in an event known as the first Hijra. Over time, Islam spread in Africa […]
Prophecies – The Publication of Books
1400 years ago in Arabia, nobody could have imagined a society marked by the wondrous abundance of literature we see today. The post Prophecies – The Publication of Books ^(https://www.blogquicker.com/goto/https://www.reviewofreligions.org/46154/prophecies-the-publication-of-books/) appeared first on The Review of Religions ^(https://www.blogquicker.com/goto/https://www.reviewofreligions.org). #Prophecies #Publication #Books
What is the islamic understanding (fiqh) in visual art?
More specifically: drawing, painting, photography (2D) & sculpting (3D). #islamic #understanding #fiqh #visual #art